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Welcome to the Marshall Chapter, NSDAR, Marshall, Missouri.

Chapter History

With applications made on October 3, 1912, a new chapter was organized in Saline County, and was named the Marshall Chapter, NSDAR, in honor of John Marshall, Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme court. The first official regular meeting was held November 15, 1912. Its constitution and bylaws were adopted in May, 1913, and the chapter was presented its charter on August 8, 1913. Marshall sponsored nine Sons and Daughters of Republic clubs and 13 Junior American Citizenship clubs in the early 1950s with 17 year-olds. The Chemawa School in Washington state receives contributions, as well as the Kate Duncan DAR School in Grant, Alabama. The chapter also supports the Tamassee School in South Carolina, where MSSDAR supports Groves Cottage at the Tamassee School.

The Gold Honor Roll was awarded for the first time in the mid-1950s. Since then, Marshall has strived to maintain the honor as many years as possible. In the late 1950s, the last Award of Merit given by the National Society was awarded to Mr. John R. Hall, husband of Marshall's regent in 1962-64. In 1975, Randy Shannon, of Marshall, won the National American History scholarship.

Trees were planted every Arbor Day until 1975 around the county courthouse in Marshall and Arrow Rock, Missouri, as well as the Marshall school grounds and the Indian Foothills Park.

In local schools, awards are given each year for the DAR Good Citizenship in four eighth grades; two DAR Good Citizen awards to seniors in Malta Bend and Marshall High School, and to an outstanding high school student in American History. Essay contests on both the high school and elementary school levels are offered, in addition to giving senior students the opportunity to apply for Missouri DAR scholarships.

The Marshall chapter has always supported Constitution Week, and has received recognition by the Missouri Society Daughters of the American Revolution in past years for its displays and articles in local newspapers.

Over the past decades, since the Marshall chapter started its humanitarian efforts, a few outstanding events have earned exceptional recognition. This includes the organization of the Saline County Chapter of the American Red Cross. Organized in June, 1917, it continues to be a living testimonial to the interest of the Marshall DAR in aid to suffering humanity.

Another major accomplishment was the memorial gateway to the city's Ridge Park Cemetery to honor Saline County World War I soldiers. Money was raised by many activities and generous gifts by the cemetery association, and by the architect, Albert Owens, donating the money he had been paid. The bronze tablet with an inscription composed by Mrs. Minnie Campbell, and shrubs around the gateway were added later.

Another major work was aid and support to Missouri's purchase and restoration of the Old Tavern in Arrow Rock, Missouri. This included, with Missouri DAR management, a paid-up pledge to the State DAR in the early 1930s, plus many material donations over the decades.

There have been over 40 regents in Marshall's chapter, with as many as 125-plus membership.

We continue to strive to hold the high ideals of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution in historical, patriotic and educational endeavors, as well as the promotion and preservation of community and county improvements.

Our Ancestors

Missouri State Society Daughters of the American Revolution
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution

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